Shane Ray

Duke Energy displays a 200-pound fiberglass bison on US 40.

You may notice a 200-pound fiberglass bison on US 40 outside of Duke Energy.   In celebration of  Indiana’s 200th birthday, the Duke Energy Foundation arranged for St. Susanna School to participate in a public art project with the Indiana Bicentennial Commission. St. Susanna students painted and decorated the bison. …

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Traffic Stop Nets Methamphetamine and One Arrest

Putnam County—This evening at 6:17, Indiana State Police Trooper Colton Maynor stopped a blue 1999 Ford Explorer on eastbound US 40 near State Road 75 for expired registration and failure to signal a turn. During the course of the traffic stop, several indicators of possible criminal activity were noticed. Close …

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Sullivan Man Arrested on Child Molestation Charge

Sullivan County—On Thursday afternoon, July 6, 2017, Indiana State Police completed the investigation into child molestation allegations and arrested a Sullivan, IN. man. The suspect was booked into the Sullivan County Jail the same afternoon. Arrested: Aaron Burch, age 26, Sullivan, IN. Charge:    (1) Count of Child Molestation On multiple …

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Indiana Conservation Officers Locate Missing 8-Year Old in Brownsburg Pond (Hendricks County)

Brownsburg- Indiana Conservation Officers have recovered the body of Shalom Lawson, the missing 8-year old, that was reported missing yesterday afternoon in Brownsburg. Indiana Conservation Officers searched a nearby retention pond yesterday, but returned this morning to continue the search.  During the morning search, officers utilizing side scan sonar located …

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Lt. Governor Crouch Urges Hoosiers to Raise Your Sleeve!

To my fellow Hoosiers, Following the Fourth of July weekend, the state’s blood supply is at a critically low level – meaning that there is not enough blood for patients, most who are recovering after an incident or fighting diseases, at Indiana hospitals. The term “critical” is an official designation …

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Semi Rear Ends Family Van Leaving Two Children Deceased

Putnam County— Indiana State Police responded to a semi crash on I-70 near the 45.5 mile marker.  Preliminary investigation revealed a 2011 Volvo semi was East Bound on I-70, and for unknown reasons lost control near the 45.5 mile marker. The semi then left the roadway striking the guard rail. …

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Indiana State Troopers Receive New Rescue Tool

The Indiana State Police recently received a lifesaving tool that will be given to every trooper working the road thanks to a generous donation from one of their own.  The resqme tool was one way for me to give back to the people of Indiana and hopefully save a life, …

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